How to choose the most suitable flooring for your home?
It 'important to consider when choosing the flooring of the house the advantages and disadvantages of each type of material but also the use that we would do and your budget.
The evolution of techniques for processing and treatment of the different materials of construction and furnishings made that the number of alternatives for such an important element as is the floor is increased significantly. The variety in the offer provides to those who seek pave their homes suitable solutions for every need and every taste.
In the process of deciding the laying of flooring suitable material, you have to ask not only what is the style we want (rustic, classic or modern), but also what will be the most current activities of the room where the istalleremo. If it is a bathroom or kitchen we should choose a floor such as ceramic tiles that will not be damaged by moisture, if we have neighbors below could think of a floor with sound insulation, and in the case of children's rooms we could consider a floor more permeable, elastic, easy to clean and resistant to scratches.
The parquet is one of the most popular choices for flooring living rooms. The result is great at a visual level, it adapts to many environments and considering its durability and resistance is an affordable investment. In addition, the laying wooden floors with parquet is more simple than with other materials. The parquet floor also offers a high level of thermal and acoustic insulation. A cheaper alternative to traditional parquet is prefinished, formed by a layer of wood covered by a covering of painted wood but has properties of insulation minors.
Pottery is the material of choice for flooring in bathrooms and kitchens but also of modern living, and is often used for lining chimneys. The permeability, toughness and easy maintenance are the main advantages of this type of surfaces, as well as the ability to choose the mosaics or special designs to give a more personal character to the rooms.
Cork is an alternative eco-friendly and more fashionable. In addition to being a more sustainable option for the environment, it is inexpensive, permeable and highly resistant to damage and moisture. It is said that then both of the materials on which more pleasing walking. Companies specializing in cork flooring offer a variety of finishes and colors that escape to the design traditions of cork making it very original and pleasing to the eye.
For balconies, terraces and gardens, are the preferred choice for outdoor wood flooring already that resist the effects of adverse weather conditions and adapt themselves to the level of moisture in the environment, integrating well with the landscape, giving very satisfactory cosmetic results. It 's always for this reason that many owners choose to redo exterior wood coating or cover the existing floor of their exteriors.
Consider also that in your choice on the type of material, the degree of difficulty of installation coatings or floors can make the price go up significantly. If you then consider that some require replacement of other parts such as ceramic think if you can do it yourself or if you need professionals. In any case, always remember to keep extra tiles and pieces of laminate reserves for repairs already that over the years the variety and change could be difficult to find the exact tone and color of the floor.
04/09/2011
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Italian version of CercaGeometra.it